Hiking Trails & Parks in Arizona
9,135 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 792 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across Arizona. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Arizona
Arizona has 9,135 mapped hiking trails and 792 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 27 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 27 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Arizona
A spatially-sampled view of 151 trail and park locations across Arizona’s counties.
Arizona Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 27 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Arizona
Parks & Campgrounds in Arizona
Longest Trails in Arizona
Curated Guides for Arizona
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Arizona?
Yes — we have 9,135 mapped hiking and walking trails in Arizona, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Arizona?
Battleship Mountain scramble near Tortilla Flat is rated expert — the toughest classification among Arizona's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Arizona for families?
Arizona Trail near Payson is one of the best family picks in Arizona — easy difficulty and 0.8 miles round trip, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Arizona?
Each of the 9,135 trails in Arizona has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Arizona?
Arizona has 792 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (180 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Arizona?
Yes — 57 of Arizona's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is TWIN PEAKS CAMPGROUND with 209 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Hiking guides & rankings for Arizona
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Arizona, Ranked
Arizona's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Holly MandarichArizona's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Arizona trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Arizona
Ten gentle, well-marked Arizona trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Arizona
Arizona's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Arizona
Federal parks and recreation areas in Arizona ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in Arizona: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Arizona's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.